The Best PS4 Games

Serious Sony goodness.

The PlayStation 4 was only released in November 2013, but the list of must-play games for Sony's new system keeps growing by the month. We've collated some of the most outstanding titles released so far, so check out our choices for what games you need to have for your PS4 by looking at our list below. But as the PS4 is so new, expect to see quite a few additions and changes as the months roll on.

Keep checking back on this page to see what our picks for best games on the PS4 are, and in the meantime, let us know what you think of our current choices in the comments below!

"Whether it's entirely true or not, classic games from the NES era are remembered as being far more difficult than the average game today. 1001 Spikes goes all out when attempting to re-create that sense of intense challenge, making a game that not only looks and sounds like one from the 8-bit era, but plays like it as well."

"There's an incredible scope to what you can do in Black Flag, with a level of harmony between its component parts that encourages you to try it all, and a story that keeps you invested throughout the whole thing."

"Battlefield 4 multiplayer is a blast and definitely the best reason to return to this hallowed franchise or dive in for the first time. Though the campaign makes strides in the right direction, it remains a sideshow to the main event. Expansive and exciting, challenging and empowering, Battlefield 4 multiplayer is a thrilling endeavor in this generation or the next."

"From an exuberant campaign full of spectacle and variety to the way Extinction's unpredictable aliens force you to use those targeting skills in entirely new ways, Ghosts strikes an excellent balance between the familiar and the novel."

"Diablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition feels like the happy conclusion of a two-year public beta, with the initial purchasers on PC bearing much of the grief with the auction house and the slow pace to reach level 60."

"There's no traditional PVP, and at times the grind can grow tedious, but if you press on, you find a vast and charming supporting cast, complex classes with plenty of interesting augmentations along the way, and a reworked MMORPG that combines new and old elements to weave together a satisfying and modern Final Fantasy"

"Like a snowy mountain ridge or a tranquil river valley, Flower invites introspection and inner calm, and that kind of interactive experience is almost as rare now as it was when I first surfed these winds."

"Second Son focuses on pure enjoyment . . . It draws you in further through its incredible visuals that not only hint at the PlayStation 4's impressive power, but employ a sensible artistic touch that makes Seattle a place you want to explore."

Metro Redux

"It's that ebb and flow, that movement in and out of danger, and the panic you feel when danger finds you even when you think you should be most at peace, that makes Metro Redux such an excellent tour through the best and worst of a society in ruins."

"Though it's unusual for everything to take place in a single location, there's so much to do and see, and whether you take a stealthy or head-on approach, infiltrating Camp Omega in Ground Zeroes is a thrilling experience that shouldn't be missed."

"With clever puzzles near identical to the original game, and beautiful environments brought to life with new visuals and a dynamic camera, New 'n' Tasty satiated me, even though I'm an Oddworld veteran and know each solution and secret area like the back of my (scarred) hand."

"It's classic arcade action imbued with hard-hitting artistic and gameplay elements. Falling in love with Resogun is easy, and mastering it is challenging, and the combination of these two qualities makes Resogun almost impossible to put down."

"It's almost unfair to compare Rogue Legacy to other games that emphasize permanent death. It doesn't have the secrets of Spelunky and it's more predictable than The Binding of Isaac, yet at the end of every game comes a desire to hop right back in, spend your gold on some upgrades and rack up more monster kills"

"I had an excellent time playing co-op with my son in Skylanders Trap Team, but if you don't have a little rugrat, don't let it dissuade you from playing. There's plenty of joy to be had for grown-ups in Trap Team, and more than a few laughs as well."

"Like darts or foosball, they may not be something to base an entire party around, but they're welcome diversions that anyone can enjoy, making Sportsfriends an easy recommendation provided you've got friends and controllers."

"From the moment you embark on your journey right up until the final deathblow, Strider is a blast to play. Controlling this agile ninja feels empowering right out of the gate, and each new upgrade brings with it an enjoyable new way to engage your foes."

"The Last of Us is a great action game that you should play if you haven't already. And if you have played it before, the improvements here aren't so dramatic as to make the game feel like a new experience, but it is definitely one worth revisiting."

"Transistor is always a good-looking game, but in these instances, it demonstrates a rare knack for combining its visuals and music to powerfully convey both narrative information and tone, driving the story forward with Red's own unwavering resolve."

"This is another expertly designed entry in the enthralling series. Though the core action remains largely unchanged, it's as exciting as it has ever been, thanks in part to the gorgeous visual design that brings each location to life."

"Velocity 2X's ingredients are basic in themselves. Shooting down enemy ships isn't interesting on its own, but when combined with an exceptional system for movement and tied to an omnipresent clock, it feels truly special."

"War Thunder is a sprawling WWII simulation that you can lose yourself in due to its wide scope, intense combat, tremendous number of vehicles, casual and challenging difficulty settings, and extensive upgrade paths."

Drop the 2014 sports games and Ghosts. Ghosts is a particularly bad inclusion when Advance Warfare is already out. The list also needs to be updated to include Dragon Age: Inquisition, FarCry 4, and GTAV, which have all come out since the last time this was updated. Resident Evil HD and PT also deserve nods.

Also, isn't it just better that the games listed here were mainly just those that are REALLY worth playing, not just any 8 and above rated game. Seperate "Best Indies on PS4", "Best Games to Play with Friends on PS4", "Best Single-Player Experiences on PS4", I know its asking a lot of work, but there's probably a lot of people looking at this to see if the PS4 Games Library has games of their taste or not, it can greatly influence a console buy.

Okay, I don't get this: Why are Fifa 14 and Fifa 15 both on this list? Why are NBA 2K14 and NBA 2K15 both on this list? It should be only Fifa 15 and NBA 2K15, since both are improved and updated versions of the older versions. Buying the older ones will be wasting your time when the next big and better thing is already in the market.

Also, where are newer games like Dragon Age: Inquisition, GTAV Remastered? I know The Evil Within got a 7 from GS, but its still really the best action survival-horror on the PS4, Alien Isolation is good too but seeing as GS only gave it 6, I don't think they'll put it here.

Calling it! Bloodborne makes this list in 2015, it's the most praised exclusive for the Playstation 4 and is getting a possitive buzz from anyone who's played the demo.

And even though it got a (7) here in Gamespot; in my view Evil Within should be a considered add.

PlayStation 4 currently have the best version of Evil Within. Has less frame dips than the X1 version. & the P.C. version is in worst state over the latest patch. I've even caught word on the forums its messed up the mods.

Not to mention (7) is good for a game that-

1) Is in a genre many don't play in this generation, or consider it a contender for a decent score with its lack of casual focus.

Until there is some JRPG I'm not sure I'll buy that consol, there is really nothing interesting to me. And seriously the only thing NExt Gen is the graphics ... the Wii U seems more next gen with its touche screen

As someone that never played the first 2 Infamous games, I thoroughly enjoyed Second Son. I didn't feel like I was missing anything from the previous stories, and the gameplay felt relatively fresh. That and AC4 have been my favorite PS4 games thus far. I still need to get Transistor. FIFA is pretty much the same game with prettier stadiums, better player models (you only notice on close ups), and more realistic feeling/looking physics. NBA 2k14 is gorgeous, and like FIFA it benefits from better physics, but it still has issues connecting with 2k servers. Sometimes it'll stop recognizing face buttons during free throws. It's pretty annoying when the game breaks. Wolfenstein is a cool nostalgia trip for those of you old enough to remember FPS games that came out between 1997 and 2004. This list could use an update.

They listed nearly every game out for the PS4 so is it really a best of? Also, where is Killzone? Granted, I'm a fan of the series so I'm a little biased in my opinion, but at the very least it has better MP than COD.

@blueboxdoctor KZ is much better than CoD. Wolfenstein easily has the best FPS campaign with KZ second. BF then KZ for MP. I sold KZ along with BF4 recently, and got Wolfenstein. No regrets. BF4 is still a mess, and I'm not engaged enough to get the DLC. KZ's new co-op mode looks cool, but I'll keep my save files on my system and just wait for the game to be free through PSN.

@gokartmozart89 Good call with keeping the save files. I have to give Wolfenstein a go, but I'm torn between getting that or Watch Dogs first. Will probably wait to see if either goes on sale for $40 in a few weeks. BF4 I have not played in a while, last time I did I had a ton of connection issues and lag, so IDK how it is now.

I'll likely be buying a PS4 sometime in the future, once there's been a price drop and the list of good games has increased. In the meantime I have a backlog of games I haven't gotten around to playing for the 360 and just got a PS3 and have started acquiring games for it, so I'm likely good for a year at least. The HD collections of various PS2/3 franchises (Ratchet and Clank, Sly Cooper, Jak and Daxter, Metal Gear Saga, God of War, Resistance) are more than enough reason to justify a PS3 purchase at the end of its era. That, and the fifteen games I got for a dollar each Easter weekend. Crash Bandicoot is still a blast, and the Spyro games, which I never played before, are really well done for early 3D platformers.

Dragon Age: Inquisition in the fall and Batman: Arkham Knight might tempt me come holiday season 2014, which should be the right time for a price drop or some nice Black Friday bundles.

So, this crappy list has pretty much every game in the ps4 so far? Does GS know what BEST means?

God, i regret buying the ps4 so early, paid very much and there is not a single good game to play. Not to mention the high prices, at least in my country ($100 for games). I paid $50 in that shit MGV: Ground Zeroes and played like 30 minutes.

@Julio_Brutal Then you should have just bought a XBOX ONE. Just Playing RYSE, Dead Rising 3, Forza 5, Titanfall, or Plants Vs Zombies:Garden Warfare could eat up your time without you knowing it. Especially, Dead Rising 3, if you're a fan of massive open-world zombie killing. ^_^

@Julio_Brutal Then go return it? What did you expect...their mega blockbusters to be lined up for launch? No...that happens over this summer. Sony has no control over what games are released day 1, that's a developer decision. What Sony HAS done, however...is create a spectacular console that's crushing all competition right now. They upheld their end of the bargain...so maybe redirect your fury at some developers instead?

This is like blaming Microsoft for your problems in Starcraft. Geeze...

@d_kell411@Julio_Brutal He didn't direct his fury at Sony, he just said he regretted buying it so early. Try reading and actually understanding the comment before you decide to get your lil fuuzy wuzzy feelings hurt over a attack on your precious brand. Keep drinking the kool-aid "crushing all competition right now". 7.1 mill to 4 mill aint too much when the XB1 is more expensive and released in far fewer territories. The PS4 is cheaper and is a solid gaming platform, that's why it sells so well. Spare me the because its better excuse, If price wasn't the main reason then all gamers would merely spend thousands on the best graphical fidelity and go PC. Because set up correctly a PC rig is just as convenient to use and has far more benefits and less restrictions than any console. And bringing games to the PS4 does fall under Sony's umbrella of responsibility, you don't just make a new console and expect studios and publishers to magically start up new I.P's and games for your console specifically. I don't understand your desire to make excuses or stand up for Sony they don't need it. They made a great console but haven't really supported it 110% yet, Why? Sony is broke that's the bottom line. They have things in progress and are trying to stem loses at the moment and that bleeds over to SCE. Give them time as you say but this summer is a bit optimistic. E3 may have some decent reveals or announcements, I think MS will have the better E3 showing for people that aren't xbots or Sony ponies. If your a Sony fan anything MS shows at E3 will be a failure and vice versa.

And a few days after my comment here, my ps4 hdmi just stopped working (it boots, but I get no signal, or sometimes, in certain TVs, I even get 480p)... had to send back to the store i bought it. The guy there said they would fix or replace the console for me, but it probably will take a few months... because nothing is fast here in Brazil.

I always liked Sony, had all the platforms except Vita, but I gotta say... not impressed with the ps4 at all.

Hadn't mentioned the controller battery that last no more than around 30% compared to the ps3.

Btw there aint no option to return the console. And even if there were, I would not, because I wanna play games, but i'm not very excited with this generation as of right now.

@d_kell411@Julio_Brutal Sony had control on when to actually release the console. They chose to release it with those amazing exclusives we fondly know as Killzone 4 and Knack *giggle*. That's like America flying over Hiroshima with the bomb still being produced in the factory. Don't blame the devs for taking the time for making games, blame Sony for a premature release.